Context Creator Extension for VS Code

The Context Creator extension allows users to explore their workspace files, select files using checkboxes, and generate a single output file containing the content of the selected files. It provides an intuitive tree-view interface integrated into the Activity Bar and includes features such as toggling all file selections and generating consolidated files with ease. This tool is tailored for generating and sharing context effortlessly with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

Features

🚀 Core Features

• Tree View of Workspace Files
  Displays all files and directories in the workspace, excluding .git and node_modules by default.

• Checkbox Selection
  Use checkboxes to select files directly in the tree view. Toggle between checked and unchecked states.

• Select/Deselect All Files
  A command to toggle the selection state of all files with a single click.

• Generate Context File
  Combine the content of selected files into a single output file. Specify a custom filename via an input box.

🛠️ Advanced Features

• State Persistence
  Save and restore checkbox states between sessions for a seamless experience.

• Configurable Exclusions
  Exclude specific directories or file patterns via settings.

• Recursive Directory Handling
  Properly handle nested directories and files, ensuring all selected files are included.

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for Context Creator.
4. Click Install.

From VSIX File

1. Download the .vsix file from GitHub Releases.
2. Open VS Code.
3. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
4. Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner → Install from VSIX....
5. Select the downloaded .vsix file.

Usage

🖥️ Activating the Extension

• After installation, the extension appears in the Activity Bar as Context Creator.
• Click on it to open the file tree view.

🛠️ Commands

📂 Selecting Files

1. Open the Files view under Context Creator in the Activity Bar.
2. Click the checkboxes to select or deselect files.
3. Use the Toggle All Files command to select/deselect all files at once.

📄 Generating a File

1. Select the desired files in the Files tree view.
2. Run the Context Creator: Generate Context File command.
3. Enter a filename (without an extension) in the input box.
4. View the generated .txt file in your workspace.

Configuration

The extension provides the following settings in settings.json:

{
  "contextCreator.exclude": ["node_modules", ".git"],
  "contextCreator.persistState": true
}